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"Must have" accessories for a Small BGE?
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small Woo, stone, and Hi-Que grate. I couldn't be happier with that set up.
Little Rock, AR
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Biggreenpharmacist said:small Woo, stone, and Hi-Que grate. I couldn't be happier with that set up.
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I can't emphasize the importance of the High-Q grate enough.Flint, Michigan
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As @fred19flintstone said the HighQ is a must have if you want higher temps. My woo never leaves my small. The stone makes for easy indirect.-----------------------------------------analyze adapt overcome2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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A KJ junior . It comes with the woo and stone and stand and doesn't need the high que it comes to temp factory like it should and costs less than just the base small BGE. Even if you get the small GBE I would suggest checking into the price for the KJ stand as I bet its well under $100 and functions well.
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I use the small woo on just about every cook. I also like to cook on CI, so have one of those grates. When I bought the stone, I also bought the stainless drip pan. I also have a CyberQ and bought the adapter for the small. (I also have the PartyQ).
The one accessory I use on every single cook on both my large and small are Thirdeyes Thirdhand grate lifting tools. What I love about them, is that after removing the grates, they hang off of a table. Makes them very easy to use when the grate is hot.
Southlake, TX and Cowhouse Creek - King, TX. 2 Large, 1 Small and a lot of Eggcessories. -
1. woo and drip pan
2. woo and drip pan
3. woo and drip pan
4. Wok Shop's 12" hand hammered pao wok
5. 2 split firebricks for indirect barrier and trivet on a plastic tailgate cover
6. Lodge 5qt Double Dutch Oven. 2 accessories in 1, lid serves as a skillet without a long handle.
7. Sittin' Chicken holder. Able to do a 4 lb bird using the woo, pizza stone, and drip pan.
8. Griswold #12 griddle with bail
9. Unmarked Wagner #5 skillet
10. Unmarked #3 skillet
11. 12" BGE stone
12. 8.5" stone
13. Coleman plastic egg holder, goes inside the DO when empty
14. High-q grate is in my square Husky bag with all of the small accessories above including cleaning supplies, tongs, spatula, basting brush, lighting materials, thermapen, etc. Never use it. Cleaning the small after two cooks is a PITA, when you can cook all weekend at the campground with the OEM grate, no worries. Opened my small up recently out of curiosity, a 3/4 load of lump got over 600. Backed it down after that. Good enough for me. Before purchasing, do a wide open cook to see if you even need one.
15. The Husky bag mentioned is in the back of this pic. Really "handy", and limits loading, unloading the small stuff. Have since wood shimmed the innards back into the egg after loading, so the milk carton is not being used at this point.
BrandonQuad Cities
"If yer gonna denigrate, familiarity with the subject is helpful." -
This is exactly the kind of advice I knew I could count on from you guys! Thanks to all of you that offered suggestions. I will order the Woo/stone/pan right away. I already use CGS drip pans in my L and they are SO much nicer to use than a disposable foil pizza pan - worth every penny!@Focker - that's a great set up! I appreciate the advice on what/how you pack to go mobil too. I'll try a couple of high heat cooks to see if I need any fire grate upgrade or not.@Lit - I looked at the KJ Jr and that was my planned purchase. However, I'm getting a good enough deal on this one that I can buy all the stuff I need and still come in well under $400 for the total package on this Small. The only exception being the portable nest. I have something else in mind for that part of the project.L x2, M, S, Mini and a Blackstone 36. She says I have enough now....eggAddict from MN!
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Most important: High Q grate!!!!!!!!!!Salado TX & 30A FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now).
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minniemoh said:This is exactly the kind of advice I knew I could count on from you guys! Thanks to all of you that offered suggestions. I will order the Woo/stone/pan right away. I already use CGS drip pans in my L and they are SO much nicer to use than a disposable foil pizza pan - worth every penny!@Focker - that's a great set up! I appreciate the advice on what/how you pack to go mobil too. I'll try a couple of high heat cooks to see if I need any fire grate upgrade or not.@Lit - I looked at the KJ Jr and that was my planned purchase. However, I'm getting a good enough deal on this one that I can buy all the stuff I need and still come in well under $400 for the total package on this Small. The only exception being the portable nest. I have something else in mind for that part of the project.XL, Small, Mini & Mini Max Green Egg, Shirley Fab Trailer, 6 gal and 2.5 gal Cajun Fryers, BlueStar 60" Range, 48" Lonestar Grillz Santa Maria, Alto Shaam 1200s, Gozney Dome, Gateway 55g Drum
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http://www.amazon.com/Update-International-STR1275-Chrome-Plated-Steamer/dp/B007WAC8H4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1401218929&sr=8-1&keywords=12+inch+steamer+rackIt's $5 with free shipping if you add it on to something on Amazon . I use this all the time for a quick raised grid.Which came first the chicken or the egg? I egged the chicken and then I ate his leg.
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What size stone should you use with the woo for the small ?
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the best thing I ever got for my small was a medium
Actually, out of everything I bought for my small, the grate mates are used every time:
http://www.nakedwhiz.com/productreviews/gratemates/gratemates.htm
I love them because not only do they raise the grate, but they keep it locked in. On my woo for the medium, the grid can actually get pushed onto the felt line.
I don't think Chubby makes or sells them anymore though ..
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Got the little bugger home! Wings on!
L x2, M, S, Mini and a Blackstone 36. She says I have enough now....eggAddict from MN! -
Forgot the wings pic!L x2, M, S, Mini and a Blackstone 36. She says I have enough now....eggAddict from MN!
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I don't own a small but later this year I will get a MiniMax. I will get the CGS woo, stone and hi grate but the other thing that is a must have for this size is the CAST IRON grate for searing beef, pork and ahi tuna. I have the cast iron grate for the XL and the L and both are used regularly
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@westernbbq - forgot to mention that I already have a CI for the Small. Bought one when I got my AR. Haven't been making steaks or chops in a while. Guess I need to get back to it.L x2, M, S, Mini and a Blackstone 36. She says I have enough now....eggAddict from MN!
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I ordered an expanded stainless fire grate last night on ebay for it. I got it from St. Louis Charcoal (I use his in one of my L BGEs too and like it a lot).I also just lit again to make the rest of the package of chicken wings for dinner. I used two dime-sized pieces of a starter cube and it went from 80 degree air temp to 600 degrees in 18 minutes. I thought that was pretty good considering I didn't clean it out from last night and I only had a few small pieces of lump left over. I'll see how it does with the upgraded fire grate when it gets here.One thing I didn't get with it was the ceramic cap to shut it down. Hoping the stainless cap gets developed for future use.L x2, M, S, Mini and a Blackstone 36. She says I have enough now....eggAddict from MN!
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@minniemoh I recently purchased a small that only had the nest I am glad for this post I will get the woo and stone as well.@focker sent me this which I will be making to transport the small._________________________________________________Don't let the truth get in the way of a good story!Large BGE 2006, Mini Max 2014, 36" Blackstone, Anova Sous Vide
Green Man GroupJohns Creek, Georgia -
_________________________________________________Don't let the truth get in the way of a good story!Large BGE 2006, Mini Max 2014, 36" Blackstone, Anova Sous Vide
Green Man GroupJohns Creek, Georgia -
I really like my Swing Grate from Ceramic Grill Works. It brings a lot to the table with the Small Egg.XL,L,SWinston-Salem, NC
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westernbbq said:I don't own a small but later this year I will get a MiniMax. I will get the CGS woo, stone and hi grate but the other thing that is a must have for this size is the CAST IRON grate for searing beef, pork and ahi tuna. I have the cast iron grate for the XL and the L and both are used regularly
Not sure if you have seen pics of the new addition, but it is designed to primarily function as a direct grill. There won't be raised direct, or at least what I consider to be raised direct. And indirect cooking with such a small firebox located so close to the grid level will be challenging. I'm sure they will have a "convEGGtor" for it. It could handle a rack of spares fine, but wouldn't trust it for a butt or point going 12+ hours.The thing I love about the small..it does everything the big boys can do, but on a smaller scale.
BrandonQuad Cities
"If yer gonna denigrate, familiarity with the subject is helpful." -
that is one of my concerns with such a compact package and the mini just doesn't cut it- not being able to do a long indirect cook is problematic but one thing I've discovered for the LG and XL is cooking burgers and chicken breasts indirectly-sort of like smoking them over an hour to an hour point five. the results are insanely good. if I could rig two cooking surfaces in a MiniMax, then all of my tailgate and camping concerns are solved. the Small BGE is too heavy to lug around but the MiniMax would work really well, OR i'd have to buy two minis, which I don't want to do.
I am looking forward to the MiniMax release this summer! I've got a standing order with my local bbq supplier! Football season will be here before you know it.
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For a cast iron grid, I have a Weber 8834 "Sear Grate" on my Small Woo. I lucked out and found it on clearance from Crate & Barrel for $10! But going rate seems to be $35ish.
http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/ww47/gmichaelsnyder/webergrid_zps56c0bad7.jpg
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gmbbs said:
For a cast iron grid, I have a Weber 8834 "Sear Grate" on my Small Woo. I lucked out and found it on clearance from Crate & Barrel for $10! But going rate seems to be $35ish.
http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/ww47/gmichaelsnyder/webergrid_zps56c0bad7.jpg
Which came first the chicken or the egg? I egged the chicken and then I ate his leg. -
Focker said:
Not sure if you have seen pics of the new addition, but it is designed to primarily function as a direct grill. There won't be raised direct, or at least what I consider to be raised direct. And indirect cooking with such a small firebox located so close to the grid level will be challenging. I'm sure they will have a "convEGGtor" for it. It could handle a rack of spares fine, but wouldn't trust it for a butt or point going 12+ hours.The thing I love about the small..it does everything the big boys can do, but on a smaller scale.
My sentiments exactly.I looked at the KJ Jr and the pics of the MM and thought I would rather have full capability like the Small BGE offers. When I get too old and weak to lift and transport the Small, I'll just have to get a Mini I guess.L x2, M, S, Mini and a Blackstone 36. She says I have enough now....eggAddict from MN! -
gmbbs said:
For a cast iron grid, I have a Weber 8834 "Sear Grate" on my Small Woo. I lucked out and found it on clearance from Crate & Barrel for $10! But going rate seems to be $35ish.
http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/ww47/gmichaelsnyder/webergrid_zps56c0bad7.jpg
That thing fits on the Woo without a problem? I can't really tell from your picture. According to the description, it appears to be bigger than the original grate for the small?
Little Rock, AR
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That egg appears to be gently used, if at all! Nice find!!
Take the innards out for carrying, eases the load.
BrandonQuad Cities
"If yer gonna denigrate, familiarity with the subject is helpful." -
@Focker - actually it was a new floor model from a retailer getting out of the business. A little dusty from sitting in his warehouse over the winter. I was so excited to use it that I didn't even bother cleaning the dust off it. I scored a very good deal on it. I also picked up a medium too - SWMBO was not very happy with me when I got home.... May end up giving the Medium to my parents so I have one at their place to cook on. Haven't even put it together yet. Got his last two eggs. He was way out in the middle of no where so it took 6 hrs of driving to get it done but he made the deal worth it.L x2, M, S, Mini and a Blackstone 36. She says I have enough now....eggAddict from MN!
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